Celera Motion Case Study - Precision Rotary Axis Control

The customer required precision rotary axis control in the lowest profile form factor for multiple sequential robot arm joints. Key additional requirements included minimal movement at start-up to report absolute position...

What is the definition of "PLC"?

A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is a ruggedized computer used for industrial automation. These controllers can automate a specific process, machine function, or even an entire production line.

Complete Guide to Gas Mixing and Blending

Gas mixing sounds simple enough. You simply mix a number of pure gasses to create a new mixture. Unfortunately, it's not usually as simple as it sounds. There are many variables and factors that play a role.

Here's How to Make the Most of Predictive Analytics

Using available data, manufacturers can identify changes or anomalies in demand, combined with accurate risk management and forecasting solutions.

Positioning Accuracy on the Gripper of a Robot Arm

For the grinding machine producer Strausak, the robot manufacturer Stäubli and the encoder supplier HEIDENHAIN, the insertion of cylindrical tools into tool holders with a robot arm was a real challenge-and therefore a task made to measure.

AREVO to Manufacture World's First 3D-Printed Carbon Fiber Unibody Bike Frames for New Line of eBikes from Franco Bicycles

"AREVO DNA™" Digital Composites Manufacturing Technology Represents a Breakthrough for the Global Bicycle Industry and Other Sectors

Bastian Solutions Launches New Robot Warehouse Picker with Parts Designed and Built Through Additive Manufacturing

"The additive manufacturing process will enable us to customize each robot picker to fit a customer's particular warehouse environment."

Augmented Reality and the Smart Factory

How manufacturers use mixed reality tools to troubleshoot, increase efficiency and train employees.

Improving Manufacturing Productivity

The productivity benefits of Autonomous Machine Vision

ManufacturingTomorrow - Special Tradeshow Coverage
Automate & ProMat 2019

Automate & ProMat 2019 took place at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 8th - 11th. This ManufacturingTomorrow.com Special Tradeshow report aims to bring you news, articles and products from this years event.

Talking Automate 2019 with ALIO Industries

Booth #8744 - Showcased at the AUTOMATE show will be a number of nanometer-precise solutions, including the Hybrid Hexapod®. ALIO's Hybrid Hexapod® takes a different approach to traditional 6 Degree of Freedom (6-DOF) positioning devices.

Top Three Teams Share $100,000 Prize in Complete Virtual Construction Level of 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

Team SEArch+/Apis Cor won first place in the Phase 3: Level 4 software modeling stage of NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge. The unique shape of their habitat allows for continuous reinforcement of the structure. Light enters through trough-shaped ports on the sides and to

Automation in Forging Industry Speeds Production and Increases Safety

Automation of material handling plays a key role in today's forging equipment solutions.

Big Picture Benefits of a CMMS

CMMS (Computerized Management Maintenance Software) is the ultimate tool in a maintenance technician's tool belt - a cure for the tedious tasks and daily issues of a maintenance department.

Thermoplastic Extrusion 3D Printing

This new technology makes it possible to print five times faster - with greater precision and quality - than current extrusion speeds. MXT® establishes a clear separation between filament feeding and melting and molten extrusion...

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Featured Product

MOTION CONTROLLERS FOR MINIATURE DRIVES AND MICRODRIVES

MOTION CONTROLLERS FOR MINIATURE DRIVES AND MICRODRIVES

FAULHABER has added another extremely compact Motion Controller without housing to its product range. The new Motion Controller is ideal for integration in equipment manufacturing and medical technology applications. With 36 V and 3 A (peak current 9 A), it covers the power range up to approx. 100 W and is suitable for DC-motors with encoder, brushless drives or linear motors.

Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company

Encoder Products Company

Encoder Products Company

At Encoder Products Company, we specialize in the encoders that provide you with motion feedback. EPC has been a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices for more than 50 years, we understand that each industrial automation application is different, and you need encoders that fit the needs of your applications. Our encoders are highly configurable, offer an array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions as high as 65,536 CPR.